Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (Mon

• Thurs 9:30 AM
• 6:00 PM & Friday 7:30 am
• 4:00 pm)
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School of Excellence
• Springfield, Massachusetts Job Details
  

Job ID:

5927826

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor (M-TH 9:30 am-6:00 pm & Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm)

DESCRIPTION

The Lunch/Recess/Bus Monitor, in collaboration with school staff, supervises a large group of students in the cafeteria, hallway transitions and/or on the playground. The Monitor works within the school system's behavioral policies to maintain cafeteria, hallway and playground standards that ensure a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment. The Monitor works under the general supervision of the school administrator or designee. Performance is evaluated periodically.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitors the safety of students in a proactive way in the cafeteria, on the playground and when students are using play equipment

Communicates respectfully, appropriately and effectively with students and staff

Manages student movement in and out of the cafeteria, on and off the playground, and through the halls

Monitors students upon arrival and departure in the cafeteria and playground as well as during hallway transitions throughout the school day

Supervises lunch line

Assists students during lunch

Ensures student responsibility for clean-up and orderliness

Strictly adheres to time frame of cafeteria/recess schedule as established by the school

Sets tone and example for appropriate table and school bus manners including appropriate voice, tone and volume

Meets with administration and members of the cafeteria/recess committee to receive and provide feedback and suggestions

Implements incentive programs developed by school/culture team

Attends pre and in-service training sessions on large group management

Knowledge of rules, procedures and standards of the school and school system to ensure safety and order

Stands for long periods of time and spends approx. 4 hours outside

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students and staff in a respectful, efficient, effective and cooperative manner

Ability to respect individual diversity and special needs of children

Ability to use a proactive approach to problem-solving (problem-anticipation)

Ability to become familiar with safe use of playground equipment and rules for playground games

Ability to provide extra and personal attention to students on an individual basis

Ability to manage large groups of children

Ability to maintain composure under trying circumstances

Ability to manage and assist groups of children including pushing equipment, constant walking and standing, etc.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Verification of education is required.

Experience working with elementary-age children is highly preferred.

Job Type:

Full-time

Work Location:

In person

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Position Type:

Full-time